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Tinckham Family History

Tinckham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tinkham, Wickham, Bickham, Fincham, Pinkham, Windham, Ingham, Bingham

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Where is the Tinckham family from?

You can see how Tinckham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinckham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinckham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tinckham families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tinckham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tinckham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinckham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tinckham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tinckham. 100% of Tinckham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tinckham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Tinckham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinckham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Tinckham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Tinckham. For the veterans among your Tinckham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinckham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Tinckham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Tinckham in 1964 was 81, and 69 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinckham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinckham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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